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THN 705  - Hospice & Palliative Care

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Examination of the history, theory and practice of hospice and palliative care. Topics include the palliative approach to medicine; terminal disease trajectories; the dying process; practical strategies for assisting families in communicating with healthcare providers; the ways Interprofessional Collaborative Practice core competencies can enhance EOL care; the impact of end-stage terminal illness on caretakers (both professional and family) and family members; and self-care for caregivers.

Offered Fall

Course Fee: No


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